Gareth Bale scores one of the greatest goals of his career to win the Copa del Rey

Real Madrid won its 19th Copa Del Rey Wednesday in a thrilling Clásico against Barcelona. Tied 1-1 late into the game, and without Cristiano Ronaldo in the lineup, all it took was one of the greatest plays in Gareth Bale’s career to make the difference for Los Blancos.

Ángel Di María opened the scoring in the 11th minute, but a rare headed goal for Barcelona equalized the game in the 68th. With less than five minutes to play in regulation, though, Gareth Bale torched the Barcelona defense, sprinting past Marc Bartra — Barcelona’s goalscorer — on an unbelievable dash to the goal. You can’t teach speed.

Neymar struck the right post in stoppage time, but Real Madrid held on win its first trophy of the season.

Gareth Bale scores one of the greatest goals of his career to win the Copa del Rey

Real Madrid won its 19th Copa Del Rey Wednesday in a thrilling Clásico against Barcelona. Tied 1-1 late into the game, and without (…)

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